Lawsuits against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing lawsuits from five district attorneys in Texas over a new reporting rule that gives his office access to their records. The rule is seen as an overreach and is being challenged in court. The lawsuits allege that the rule violates the state constitution and federal law.

Crime Policies in California

Deon Joseph and Steve Cooley blame politicians and district attorneys for promoting crime in California. There is a divide among Democrats regarding crime policies, with some proposing bipartisan bills to address theft and others focusing on providing services for offenders. California has seen a rise in property crime and theft since 2020, with critics attributing it to 'soft-on-crime' policies like Proposition 47 and 57.